Not all questions are answered in this hybrid, philosophical film made by a New York-based director returning temporarily to his home country, Lebanon. Karim undergoes eye surgery there and meets friends and family. While recuperating, he dives into research for his next film and takes stock of the state of the country with his entourage as well as with complete strangers – adding a socio-political subtext to what is otherwise a poetic story.
The research leads Karim and his producer, who is also an actress, to characteristic locations in Beirut and beyond. While visiting one location – an institute for the blind – he meets a group of children. They are all but invisible to society. Here, Karim learns to appreciate the art of listening again. The joyful way a blind girl experiences the world moves him particularly deeply. The process gives rise to existential questions. Layered scenes from the film he is planning provide a framework for his personal journey.
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Film details
- Countries of production
- Lebanon, USA
- Year
- 2020
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2021
- Length
- 131'
- Medium/Format
- DCP
